Report to the 2007 General Assembly of North Carolina - Page 25

attached hereto as Exhibit V, and the last handout attached as Exhibit VI, which is
Outcome Measures.
Mr. Guy said Representative Kiser wanted to hear from some officers in the field. Mr.
Guy introduced three of the original four officers that were sex offender officers who
worked with the original GPS pilot program in 2003- 2004. Mr. Guy said since 1997, his
division has been working with Sex Offenders and in 1999 they implemented their own
sex offender program. Mr. Guy requested these officers to come forward and introduce
themselves to the committee.
First to speak was Mr. David King, Chief Probation Officer, in Greensboro with the
Special Operations Unit. Mr. King said when supervising sex offenders, the main
priority is containment based on the principle of having a balance and control versus
treatment, which is dependent on the amount of risks each offender requires, and what
risks the offender is to the community. One of the main tools used to access the amount
of control needed is the polygraph, which is also helpful in reducing the chance of
recidivism.
Representative Kiser asked Mr. King when sex offenders are released from prison, how
long are offenders supervised? Mr. King answered 60 months. Representative Kiser
questioned how often the parole officer has to contact the sex offender. Mr. King said at
least once a week. Representative Kiser asked Mr. King if the sex offender was aware of
the time of each visit. Mr. King said all visitations of sex offenders are done
spontaneously. Representative Kiser asked if a sex offender could work in another county
from his original residence, and whether the parole officer can enter and check the sex
offender’s home at random. Mr. King said the offender could work in a different county
other than his residence, if approved by their Parole Officer. However, the law requires
the parole officers to obtain a court order to enter and search a sex offender’s home.
Representative Glazier asked if the General Assembly needs to implement a provision in
a bill allowing parole officers to search a sex offender’s home without a court order. Mr.
Guy stated that would be a very effective tool. Representative Glazier said the
committee members need to include this provision when drafting new legislation.
Representative Ray introduced Ms. Kristin Coulston, Chief Probation Officer, Guilford
County Special Operations Unit. She said under the control program, DCC officers will
escort sex offenders to the Sheriff’s Office to insure they are registered appropriately and
in a timely manner. She said the DCC officers appreciate HB1896 because it is making
their job so much easier. The DCC officers thoroughly investigate all plans submitted to
them by the sex offender and speak with all members of their household to request their
support. If allowed by the courts, the parole officer will search their homes for any type
of pornography. She said they investigate any employment plans submitted to them by
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attached hereto as Exhibit V, and the last handout attached as Exhibit VI, which is
Outcome Measures.
Mr. Guy said Representative Kiser wanted to hear from some officers in the field. Mr.
Guy introduced three of the original four officers that were sex offender officers who
worked with the original GPS pilot program in 2003- 2004. Mr. Guy said since 1997, his
division has been working with Sex Offenders and in 1999 they implemented their own
sex offender program. Mr. Guy requested these officers to come forward and introduce
themselves to the committee.
First to speak was Mr. David King, Chief Probation Officer, in Greensboro with the
Special Operations Unit. Mr. King said when supervising sex offenders, the main
priority is containment based on the principle of having a balance and control versus
treatment, which is dependent on the amount of risks each offender requires, and what
risks the offender is to the community. One of the main tools used to access the amount
of control needed is the polygraph, which is also helpful in reducing the chance of
recidivism.
Representative Kiser asked Mr. King when sex offenders are released from prison, how
long are offenders supervised? Mr. King answered 60 months. Representative Kiser
questioned how often the parole officer has to contact the sex offender. Mr. King said at
least once a week. Representative Kiser asked Mr. King if the sex offender was aware of
the time of each visit. Mr. King said all visitations of sex offenders are done
spontaneously. Representative Kiser asked if a sex offender could work in another county
from his original residence, and whether the parole officer can enter and check the sex
offender’s home at random. Mr. King said the offender could work in a different county
other than his residence, if approved by their Parole Officer. However, the law requires
the parole officers to obtain a court order to enter and search a sex offender’s home.
Representative Glazier asked if the General Assembly needs to implement a provision in
a bill allowing parole officers to search a sex offender’s home without a court order. Mr.
Guy stated that would be a very effective tool. Representative Glazier said the
committee members need to include this provision when drafting new legislation.
Representative Ray introduced Ms. Kristin Coulston, Chief Probation Officer, Guilford
County Special Operations Unit. She said under the control program, DCC officers will
escort sex offenders to the Sheriff’s Office to insure they are registered appropriately and
in a timely manner. She said the DCC officers appreciate HB1896 because it is making
their job so much easier. The DCC officers thoroughly investigate all plans submitted to
them by the sex offender and speak with all members of their household to request their
support. If allowed by the courts, the parole officer will search their homes for any type
of pornography. She said they investigate any employment plans submitted to them by
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